Case studies Rubber Compound Development

The chief concern in selection of materials of construction must be the prevention of corrosion and equipment failure. In some cases, minor corrosion may also cause contamination of a product. Such corrosion cannot always be predicted during the design phase and therefore must be studied during process development. A more subtle problem can arise with compound materials. The base material (e.g., a rubber or a plastic) may be inert to corrosion however, other components of the compoimd material may cause a problem. The same compoimding materials used in product development should therefore be specified for use in production nms. This may be best ensured by using the same brands in all stages of production. 

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